Reformed rockers The Police have lured almost one million fans to the first 38 regular shows on their comeback tour.

Good Charlotte have been announced as the unlikely support act for Justin Timberlake's upcoming US arena tour.

Mercury Prize nominees Bloc Party have cancelled the remainder of their North American tour after drummer Matt Tong suffered a collapsed lung.

Unbeaten Derry middleweight John Duddy admittedly had "the toughest fight of his career" overnight in Boston.

Bono has appealed to American Republicans to tackle the Aids crisis in Africa if they win a second term at the November elections.

AN African tribal tattoo on Mike Tyson's face may have put an end to his boxing career and that of world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis.

Eight artists received five Grammy nominations each today, with Bruce Springsteen, Norah Jones, Avril Lavigne and Eminem dominating the major categories, including record, song and album of the year.